Paula's Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid AHA Liquid Exfoliant for Dark Spots, Textured Skin

What it is: A gentle AHA leave-on exfoliant with mandelic and lactic acid visibly smooths texture & reduces dark spots for brighter, more even skin. 

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 6% Mandelic Acid: The gentlest AHA; targets discoloration and wrinkles.

- 2% Lactic Acid: A time-released AHA that hydrates and visibly smooths.

- Yarrow Root Extract: Supports and soothes skin’s moisture barrier and microbiome.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This gentle AHA exfoliant features a blend of mandelic acid + lactic acid to visibly improve discoloration, smooth texture & fade hyperpigmentation. Yarrow root supports the microbiome & barrier. Exfoliation helps the rest of your routine absorb better for glowing, makeup-ready skin.